What your child practises

Hearing the sounds in words, linking sounds to letters and reading simple words with picture support.

What’s included

• 6 problems
• An answer key you can print with the sheet or on its own
• An on-screen version with instant marking and stars

Age and school year

Made for ages 4–7. That’s Pre-K – Grade 2 in the US, Reception – Year 3 in England, Nursery 1 – Primary 2 in Nigeria and LKG – Class 2 in India.

How to use it

• Print it at home or school – it fits a standard A4 or US Letter page.
• Print the answer key too, so marking takes seconds.
• Play it on screen: answers are marked instantly and children earn stars.
• Write on it on a tablet or touchscreen with a finger or stylus – no printer needed.

Tips for parents and teachers

1. 1Say each word aloud together and stretch the sounds (“c-a-t”) before writing; hearing sounds makes spelling easier.
2. 2Turn the words into a game afterwards: find one in a book, or use it in the silliest sentence you can.
3. 3Chunky crayons and triangular pencils are easier for small hands to control.